At Montgomery Eye Physicians, our mission is to serve our patients, employees and referring providers of Alabama's River Region with a total commitment to quality eye care along with courtesy and professionalism.

In 1945, following WWII, Karl Benkwith, M.D., opened the first ophthalmology office in Montgomery. His son,
Sanders Benkwith, M.D., followed him into ophthalmology and joined his father in practice in 1977. Eight years later James Glassner, M.D., joined the Benkwiths, followed by Tom Lyle Mitchell, Jr., M.D., in 1987.

With a complete staff of ophthalmologists, optometrists and trained technical support, Montgomery Eye Physicians is committed to providing you with the most comprehensive eye care and eye health information to the Montgomery area and central Alabama. Whether you are seeking routine eye care to the most advanced LASIK eye surgery procedures in Montgomery, we are here to help you see better.

In 1945, following WWII, Karl Benkwith, M.D., opened the first ophthalmology office in Montgomery. His son, Sanders Benkwith, M.D., followed him into ophthalmology and joined his father in practice in 1977. Eight years later James Glassner, M.D., joined the Benkwiths, followed by Tom Lyle Mitchell, Jr., M.D., in 1987.

With a complete staff of ophthalmologists, optometrists and trained technical support, Montgomery Eye Physicians is committed to providing you with the most comprehensive eye care and eye health information in central Alabama. Whether you are seeking routine eye exams, state-of-the-art cataract surgery or the most advanced LASIK eye surgery procedures in Montgomery, we are here to help you see better.

VISION CORRECTION OPTIONS FOR ALL AGES

Practicing eye health is important for your future vision. Our office in Montgomery offers comprehensive eye care services that make sure you are off to the right start. Finding vision problems earlier rather than later is important to your future eye health.

Do you have an active lifestyle or just want to ditch your glasses and contacts? We offer premier vision correction services so you can do just that. Our team of ophthalmologists specialize in LASIK, corneal diseases, glaucoma and diabetic eye care. Want to start living your life with clear vision and no hassles? Schedule a consultation with at our Montgomery location today.

During your middle years, you may start to notice a steady decline in your overall vision. While this may be corrected with glasses and contacts, our LASIK and comprehensive eye care services can put you ahead of that curve. With our technology and experienced team of Montgomery ophthalmologist, we make sure you are properly diagnosed and treated for your specific condition.

A common vision problem found in older adults is cataracts. One thing that you cannot avoid is the natural aging of the eye. Not only do we offer you the best cataract surgeons in the Montgomery area, we also give you premium lens options after your surgery. With our many eye care services and state of the art technology, we make sure you are well on your way to a life of healthy vision.

Montgomery Eye Physicians, located in Montgomery, Alabama specializes in glaucoma management. It is estimated that over 4 million Americans have glaucoma but only half of those know they have it. Approximately 120,000 are blind from glaucoma, accounting for 9% to 12% of all cases of blindness in the U.S. Most cases of glaucoma are managed through medication, surgery, or a combination of treatments. With an early diagnosis, most people with glaucoma will not have to experience permanent vision loss.

Montgomery Eye Physicians, located in Montgomery, Alabama specializes in glaucoma management. It is estimated that over 4 million Americans have glaucoma but only half of those know they have it. Approximately 120,000 are blind from glaucoma, accounting for 9% to 12% of all cases of blindness in the U.S. Most cases of glaucoma are managed through medication, surgery, or a combination of treatments. With an early diagnosis, most people with glaucoma will not have to experience permanent vision loss.

Montgomery Eye Physicians, located in Montgomery, Alabama specializes in glaucoma management. It is estimated that over 4 million Americans have glaucoma but only half of those know they have it. Approximately 120,000 are blind from glaucoma, accounting for 9% to 12% of all cases of blindness in the U.S. Most cases of glaucoma are managed through medication, surgery, or a combination of treatments. With an early diagnosis, most people with glaucoma will not have to experience permanent vision loss.

*IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION *All surgical procedures and medical devices have risks. At Montgomery Eye Physicians, the risks and benefits of surgical procedures and medical devices are discussed in detail prior to scheduling surgery. A comprehensive discussion with your surgeon will enable you to make an informed decision. We screen all patients prior to surgery and perform extensive pre-surgical testing to eliminate from consideration those who may not be a suitable candidate for a procedure. It is the goal of our Practice to safely obtain the best results for those who are appropriate candidates for any given procedure.